Simulator: Starting as a Green Snake and Transforming into a Dragon

Chapter 267 The Hermit of Chongyun

He rested there for a while, and soon it got dark. Although it wasn't time for the banquet to start yet, people started arriving one after another. No one would arrive at the last minute.

Gu Yuchuan also went to the banquet hall. His seat was the first one on the upper left, which was also the closest to the head seat. Given his current status and position, it was only natural for him to sit in this position.

Logically speaking, someone of his status shouldn't have arrived so early. However, he was there to support his brother. Since he was already there, what difference would it make if he sat down early?

His mere presence caused considerable pressure among the lesser demons. Gu Yuchuan's strength and status were now vastly different from before; the title of the second most talented genius in the world filled countless lesser demons with longing for him. He maintained his composure, sitting there like a highly accomplished master.

Gradually, the guests of higher status began to enter, including a demon general in the late Foundation Establishment stage, and even a few demon kings. Finally, the Black Shark Demon King also arrived and sat opposite Gu Yuchuan. At that point, everyone at the banquet had arrived.

The Ink Dragon Demon King was dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit today, looking very capable. After he came out, he clasped his hands in a fist and said to everyone: "Thank you all very much for attending my Golden Core Banquet. Everyone here has a certain relationship with me and is one of my own people, so please don't feel any pressure or burden. Today is just for fun. Bring out the wine!"

This wine was specially purchased from the human race by him recently. It is extremely powerful in both taste and efficacy. Many lesser demons have never tasted such wine in their entire lives.

Gu Yuchuan took out a jade box from his pocket and stood up: "Second brother, you have advanced to the Golden Core stage. As your younger brother, I have nothing to give you. This is a low-grade magic treasure. Although it is not a very precious thing, please make do with it for now. This is my congratulatory gift for today."

This was a magical artifact that stunned everyone, including the Ink Dragon Demon King. He hadn't even planned to give gifts, as his banquet was relatively small and only attended by close relatives. He hadn't expected Gu Yuchuan to give a gift at this time. However, the gift did make him very happy. There was a world of difference in combat power between a Golden Core cultivator with and without a magical artifact.

Once he gave the gift, he inadvertently started the gift-giving process, which really made Gu Yuchuan seem like he was dragging his feet.

However, the gifts from others paled in comparison to magical treasures, even those from the Black Shark Demon King. He had originally prepared an ordinary spiritual item, but compared to a magical treasure, the difference was too great. Having seen the precious magical treasure before him, he felt embarrassed and exchanged it for a third-tier spiritual item, the Xuan Yun Grass. While still incomparable to a magical treasure, it was still quite valuable compared to the gifts from other cultivators.

The Ink Dragon Demon King gave his subordinates a wink, signaling them to raise the standards when serving the dishes. He didn't want to be accused of being stingy later. Finally, the banquet began.

I don't know when it started, but the demon race has begun to habitually use human dancers to perform at their banquets. There have been dancers at the last few banquets; their graceful figures greatly enhance the atmosphere.

After a few rounds of drinks, the Black Shark Demon King looked at the two of them and said, "You two dragons are really going to soar to the sky now. Back then, you were just two little snakes. Now you are both demon kings with the bloodline of exotic beasts. You are truly a force to be reckoned with. Watching you catch up with me and surpass me one by one, I feel like my cultivation has gone to waste."

This truly reflects the Black Shark Demon King's innermost feelings. After drinking some wine, he began to express his frustrations.

He has been cultivating for hundreds of years and is still only a Golden Core Stage 5 cultivator. In the past, he did not feel that his cultivation was insufficient when he was on the outskirts of Yunhai Marsh. However, recently, one genius after another has emerged, and even his subordinates want to become Golden Core cultivators. This makes him feel that the outskirts of Yunhai Marsh are no longer his domain. The key is that he has no way to control it.

He wasn't stupid. He knew that the best outcome when facing a prodigy was to be on good terms with him. Making enemies of a prodigy was not the way of a smart person. Although he wasn't the most intelligent cultivator, he wasn't stupid either. Two dragons were not something a demon king like him could suppress.

Gu Yuchuan and the Ink Dragon Demon King exchanged a glance, and finally the Ink Dragon Demon King spoke: "Brother Black Shark, you are a senior. When we were cultivating, you helped me a lot. We are not the kind of people who forget kindness. You can rest assured. Neither of us has any desire to fight for power or profit. All we want is to cultivate."

Gu Yuchuan nodded: "Yes, but I plan to expand Linlang Pavilion into a market town. I'll need Brother Black Shark's help to go through the procedures and see which powerful figure's approval is required. Of course, I will pay the taxes that are due."

These words were like a bombshell, and of course, the vast majority of people were very happy. The existence of a market was great news for them, as it meant they could buy cultivation resources nearby at a fair price.

The Black Shark Demon King also came to his senses: "Marketplace, this matter is quite serious. I'm a bit confused by your question. How about this, I'll report it for you and ask around. I don't know the specifics myself."

At this point, they stopped discussing the matter. Gu Yuchuan sent a message to the nearby Ink Dragon Demon King: "Second Brother, I heard you know a second-tier formation master. Could you introduce me to him?"

The Ink Dragon Demon King led him to a white-robed scholar, who turned out to be a human cultivator. Although the humans and demons had joined forces, the prejudices between them would not disappear so quickly. Many cultivators still looked down on other races. The appearance of a human at the demon banquet was rather conspicuous.

"Come, let me introduce you. This is my sworn brother, the Azure Dragon Demon King, and this is a fellow Daoist I met during my travels, named Chongyun Sanren."

Even though Chongyun Sanren was only a level two array master, he wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous in front of two Golden Core cultivators. He immediately stood up and bowed to them with clasped hands.

"Greetings to both of you seniors."

Gu Yuchuan gestured for him to sit down: "Where do you cultivate?"

Chongyun Sanren probably understood Gu Yuchuan's meaning, but this was definitely not a good time to discuss things.

"In response to your question, senior, I cultivate alone on the outer edge of the Cloud Sea Marsh."

Gu Yuchuan nodded in satisfaction: "Okay, I have something to discuss with you after the banquet."